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How much did the Cleveland Browns draft Ernie Davis?
they didn't draft Ernie Davis he was drafted by the chiefs and then almost immediately traded to the browns
Did Ernie Davis play for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
No, his only NFL game appearance was with the Cleveland Browns.
Who drafted Ernie Davis?
Ernie Davis was the number-one pick in the 1962 NFL Draft, becoming the first African American football player to be taken first overall. Selected by the Washington Redskins, his rights were then traded to the Cleveland Browns for Bobby Mitchell and a first-round draft choice. He was also drafted by the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League
Who was the running back drafted by the browns with leukemia?
Browns running back Ernie Davis died of Leukemia in 1962, before ever getting the chance to play in the NFL. However, Ernie Davis wasn't drafted by the Browns, he was originally drafted by the Washington Redskins with the first pick in the first round of the 1962 NFL Draft.
What years did the Cleveland Browns play doubleheader exhibition games?
I believe the 1st Browns double header game was in 1962, where Ernie Davis was introduced and walked out on the field in a suit. The last one was played in 1971 or 1972
Who was the first round draft pick traded to the Cleveland Browns by Washington who died of luekemia before playing in a game?
The Redskins traded #1 overall draft choice Ernie Davisto the Browns for Bobby Mitchell. The Browns had plans of pairing Davis with Jim Brown in the offensive backfield but Davis was diagnosed with leukemia in the summer of 1962, shortly after the trade. He passed away less than a year later.
When was Ernie Davis diagnosed with leukemia?
Ernie Davis was diagnosed with leukemia in 1963, shortly after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. His diagnosis came as a shock, as he was a celebrated athlete and the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961. Davis's battle with the illness ultimately led to his untimely death on May 18, 1963, at the age of 23.
What school did Ernie Davis go to?
Ernie Davis played college ball at Syracuse University. He was drafted (1962) by the Washington Redskins and subsequently traded to the Cleveland Browns but never played a game in the NFL as he was diagnosed with incurable leukemia prior to his rookie season. He passed away less than a year later.
Where did Ernie Davis die?
Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio on May 18, 1963.
What did Ernie Davis do after colllege?
he had money
Is Ernie Davis in the hall of fame?
Yes, Ernie Davis is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was posthumously inducted in 1979. Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961, played for Syracuse University and had his professional career cut short due to illness after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns. His legacy continues to be celebrated for both his exceptional talent and his impact on the sport.
Why was ernie Davis not given number 44 for the Cleveland Browns?
Defensive back Jim Shofner had worn the #44 for the Browns since the 1958 season. Back in those days, it was not a custom to give a player a specific number because he had worn it in college or with another team, so the Browns gave him the #45.
